Each set includes 12 cards with 12 envelopes
Inside Verse
"May the Hope of
Christ fill your heart
This Christmas!
Back of Card
Hope Avenue
by Jack E. Dawson
"Assuredly, I say to you, isasmuch as you
did it to one of the least of these My brethren,
you did it to Me." -Matthew 25:40
"The persistent sound of a tiny bell interrupts the hustle and bustle of this cold, big-city street, drawing our attention to the needs of others. Even the lost puppy evokes our sympathy and concern. With the faith of little children we drop our pocket change into the kettle, believing that somehow we can help. The world map at the base of the kettle reminds us that the mission is worldwide."
"The kettle holder becomes a staff in the nail-scarred hand of the One Who calls us to give more than just money. The eyes of Jesus Himself look to each one of us and ask if we will be the one to make a difference. His gaze beseeches us take up His staff and share the Hope so desperately needed by people everywhere, whether poor and destitute or rich and powerful."
Artist's note: This painting was finished on April 16, 2007, the day of the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history. In memory of this I added "VT" on the cap of a passerby and lowered the flag to half-staff.
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